TYPE Byzantine Empire, John I Tsimisces (969-976 AD), bronze anonymous follis class A1
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus and holding Book of Gospels, legend IC XC (Greek denoting Jesus Christ)
Rev: Greek legend +IISUS HRISTUS BASILEU BASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines
REFERENCE: SB 1793
GRADING: F+ / VF, ragged edge, rough mixed green patina
ORDER INFO: B2798, $38